All in the Family

We have two triathletes in the house now! About a month ago the Girl told J that she wanted to do a race like him. No
sooner did the words roll off her tongue than he was at the computer looking up kids triathalons. I had no idea that they even existed but, why wouldn't they?! In fact, a lot of triathalons have a kids race. So early this morning J completed his first Olympic distance (1 mile swim, 20 mile bike, 6 mile run) triathalon and then the Girl gave it a shot (50 yard swim/splash, 1 mile bike, 1/4 mile run).
Here she is testing out the water and ready to go.
J, one-part fierce competitor, one-part extremely nervous Dad was giving her some pointers.

We waited for what seemed like forever before the race got under way.

Finally! The water was shallow enough that the kids could just splash through the course if they preferred.

Love the grin on her face. It was pretty easy to see that she was having fun.
In the transition area.
Ready to hop on her bike. J ran along side the ropes the entire course and she was not happy about it. In an effort to ditch him she pedaled
faster while yelling, "I'm old enough to do it myself!"
She had some sweet friends cheering her on. Although later she told me, "I could've done without all the cheering, I
was trying to concentrate." Totally sounds like something she'd say. Ah, my Girl! I told her she'd just have to get used to it cause there's no way the cheering is ever gonna stop.
She crossed the finish line 19 minutes and 14 seconds after she began to the cheering adoration of her Momma, sisters, Grandma, Aunt, Uncle and friends and to the great relief of her Dad. Within minutes of finishing she was already asking when she could do another one. Guess she's hooked like her Dad.